# Hans Zhang

Hans Zhang Han (simplified Chinese: 张翰; traditional Chinese: 張翰; pinyin: Zhāng Hàn, born 6 October 1983) is a Chinese actor, singer and host. He graduated from Central Academy of Drama in 2007. Zhang is best known for his roles in Meteor Shower (2009) and Meteor Shower II (2010), Fall in Love (2011), The Queen of SOP (2012), Heroes in Sui and Tang Dynasties (2013), Boss & Me (2014), The Four (2015), Wolf Warriors 2 (2017), Here to Heart (2018), Sunshine of My Life (2021), and Gentlemen of East 8th (2022).

## Early life

Zhang Han was born in Qiqihar, Heilongjiang. He entered the Central Academy of Drama and majored in acting in 2003. At the start of his life, his prudishness led him to doubt his potential to be an actor. Zhang lingered around Beijing railway station to make a short video. He shot his video as a romantic love story, which sprung from the story of a ragged man. As a result of the video, Zhang was rewarded and was determined to stick with acting.

## Career
### 2009–2011: Beginnings and Rising popularity

Zhang graduated from Central Academy of Drama in 2007. He rose to fame for his role as Murong Yunhai in the popular Chinese romance comedy drama Meteor Shower (2009) and its sequel, Meteor Shower II (2010).
In 2010, he starred in the Korean-Chinese animal film Hearty Paws 2 alongside Song Joong-ki.
In 2011, Zhang hosted Hunan TV's variety program Great Sunday with Meteor Shower co-stars Peer Zhu and Vision Wei. The same year he starred in the romance drama Fall in Love, a remake of the South Korean television series Autumn in My Heart. He then reunited with Meteor Shower co-star in the action film No Limit; both also played a couple in the historical television series Phoenix Totem.

### 2012–2016: Continued success

In 2012, Zhang starred in the romantic comedy drama The Queen of SOP alongside Joe Chen. It achieved high ratings throughout its run, leading to increased recognition for Zhang. He was recognized as the Most Influential Actor at the Asian Idol Awards, and was coined Mainland's "No.1 Idol Actor" for his successful work in idol dramas.
In 2013, Zhang starred in historical drama Heroes in Sui and Tang Dynasties. which was met with high ratings and positive reviews from critics. Zhang won the Most Popular Actor award at the 19th Shanghai Television Festival. The same year, he starred in the romance television series The Colors of Youth, where he portrayed 11 different personalities in one character.
In 2014, Zhang joined the travel reality program Divas Hit the Road. The series was a hit with the audience and continuously topped television ratings and popularity ranking throughout its run. He then starred alongside Zhao Liying in the romantic comedy drama Boss & Me, based on Gu Man's popular novel Come and Eat, Shan Shan. Boss & Me was a huge hit both domestically and overseas. Zhang won the Asian Star award at the Seoul International Drama Awards.
In a departure from his usual sunny roles, Zhang played 'Cold Blood' in the wuxia drama The Four (2015), based on the novel Si Da Ming Pu by Wen Ruian. The same year, he was also cast in the film adaptation of popular science fiction novel The Three Body Problem.
Following the establishment of his studio in 2015, Zhang announced that he would be taking part in the production of two upcoming dramas, The Rhapsody of a Summer Dream and If Paris Downcast.
In 2016, Zhang starred in the television adaptation of the Chinese mythical novel, Classic of Mountains and Seas. He was nominated for the Best Actor award at the Huading Awards. The same year, he starred in the crime thriller Ten Deadly Sins, based on the novel of the same name.

### 2017–present: Acclaim

In 2017, Zhang co-starred in Wu Jing's action film Wolf Warriors 2. He received praise for his role as a factory heir and army fanatic. He then starred in the revolutionary drama film Eternal Wave alongside Aaron Kwok and Zhao Liying. The same year, Zhang played Run Run Shaw in the drama The Legendary Tycoon, which narrates the life of the tycoon.
In 2018, Zhang starred with an alongside Janine Chang in romance drama Here to Heart. His performance earned him a Best Actor nomination at the Asian Television Awards.
In 2022, a Chinese TV series "Gentlemen of East 8th" was released with Hans Zhang as the producer, screenwriter and star.

## Personal life

Zhang previously dated actress Zheng Shuang. The two confirmed the break-up of the five-year relationship in September 2014.
In early 2015, he dated actress Guli Nazha and the two broke up after 3 years in October 2017.

## Filmography
### Film

| Year | English title | Chinese title | Role | Notes |
| 2008 | Turbulent Times | 狂暴 | Wang Xiaobing | Unreleased |
| 2008 | Kung Fu Hip Hop | 精舞门 | MC Haha | Cameo |
| 2010 | Hearty Paws 2 | 心心历险记2 | Zhao Ming | |
| 2011 | No Limit | 无极限 | Wu Jixian | |
| 2013 | Night Cry | 夜幕惊魂 | A Han | |
| 2015 | An Inspector Calls | 神探驾到 | Qi Shijing | |
| 2015 | Chang Chen Ghost Stories | 张震讲故事之鬼迷心窍 | Zhong Yu | |
| 2015 | Youth Never Returns | 既然青春留不住 | Wang Jinhui | |
| 2016 | The Rise of a Tomboy | 女汉子真爱公式 | Ye Siyi | |
| 2017 | Wolf Warriors 2 | 战狼2 | Zhuo Yifan | |
| 2017 | Eternal Wave | 密战 | Liang Dong | |
| 2019 | Guilt by Design | 催眠裁決 | Yang Kai | |
| TBA | The Three-Body Problem | 三体 | Pan Han | |
| TBA | The Missing | 七夜追魂 | Zhang Yunshui | |

### Television series

| Year | English title | Chinese title | Role | Notes |
| 2009 | Meteor Shower | 一起来看流星雨 | Murong Yunhai | |
| 2010 | Meteor Shower II | 一起又看流星雨 | Murong Yunhai | |
| 2011 | Fall in Love | 一不小心爱上你 | Qin Lang | |
| 2011 | Phoenix Totem | 凰图腾 | Duan Feihong | |
| 2011 | The Han Triumph | 大风歌 | Zhang Shizhi | |
| 2012 | Secret History of Princess Taiping | 太平公主秘史 | Li Longji | |
| 2012 | The Queen of SOP | 胜女的代价 | Tang Jun /Tom | |
| 2012 | Fairytale | 童话二分之一 | Fan Yun | Cameo |
| 2013 | Heroes in Sui and Tang Dynasties | 隋唐演义 | Luo Cheng | |
| 2013 | The Colors of Youth | 等待绽放 | Liu Yiming | |
| 2013 | The Queen of SOP 2 | 胜女的代价2 | Hua Tianqi | |
| 2014 | A Different Kind of Pretty Man | 不一样的美男子 | Yuan Shugao | |
| 2014 | Boss & Me | 杉衫来了 | Feng Teng | |
| 2015 | The Four | 少年四大名捕 | Leng Xue | |
| 2016 | The Classic of Mountains and Seas | 山海经之赤影传说 | Chi Yu/Xin Yuehu | |
| 2016 | Ten Deadly Sins | 十宗罪 | Hua Long | |
| 2017 | Gorgeous Workers | 华丽上班族 | Li Xiang | |
| 2017 | The Legendary Tycoon | 传奇大亨 | Gu Yanmei | |
| 2018 | Here to Heart | 温暖的弦 | Zhan Nanxian | |
| 2018 | If Paris Downcast | 如果巴黎不快乐 | Tong Zhuoyao | also producer |
| 2021 | A Love Story: You Are the Greatest Happiness of My Life aka “Sunshine of my Life” | 若你安好便是晴天 | Tang Mingxuan | |
| 2021 | One Boat One World | 海洋之城 | Guan Dingkai | |
| 2022 | Farewell to Arms | 烽烟尽处 | Zhang Songling | |
| 2022 | Gentlemen Attention Please | 东八区的先生们 | Tong Yu | |
| 2024 | Fateful Love | 流光引 | Jun Beiyue | |
| TBA | The Rhapsody of a Summer Dream | 夏梦狂诗曲 | Xia Chengsi | also producer |
| TBA | Saker Falco | 猎隼 | Song Wenbo | |

### Variety show

| Year | English title | Chinese title | Role | Notes |
| 2015 | Divas Hit the Road | 花儿与少年 | Cast member | |
| 2019 | The Inn | 亲爱的·客栈 | Cast member | |

## Discography

| Year | English title | Chinese title | Album | Notes |
| 2009 | "Picking Up Memories" | 拾忆 | Meteor Shower OST | |
| 2009 | "Stars' Language" | 星空物语 | Meteor Shower OST | with Yu Haoming, Vision Wei & Zhu Zixiao |
| 2009 | "Let Me Sing For You" | 让我为你唱首歌 | Meteor Shower OST | with Yu Haoming, Vision Wei & Zhu Zixiao |
| 2010 | "Accidentally Fall in Love" | 一不小心爱上你 | Fall in Love OST | with Vivi Jiang |
| 2011 | "Great Sunday" | 给力星期天 | — | Glee Sunday theme song with Vision Wei & Zhu Zixiao |
| 2011 | "Glee Sunday" | — | — | Glee Sunday theme song with Vision Wei & Zhu Zixiao |
| 2011 | "A Sweet Risk" | 甜蜜的冒险 | — | |
| 2011 | "Extreme Love" | 极限爱恋 | No Limit OST | with Zheng Shuang |
| 2012 | "Be the friend that loves you" | 做最爱你的朋友 | The Queen of SOP OST | |
| 2013 | "An Angel's Tears" | 天使之泪 | The Queen of SOP 2 OST | |
| 2014 | "The Wind's Promise" | 风之诺言 | Boss & Me OST | |
| 2015 | "Hero in the Wind" | 风中英雄 | The Four OST | |
| 2015 | "Racing With Time" | 和时间赛跑 | Gorgeous Workers OST | |
| 2015 | "Get Lost Song" | 滚蛋歌 | Youth Never Returns OST | |
| 2016 | "Don't Ask" | 莫问 | The Classic of Mountains and Seas OST | |
| 2018 | "If There Isn't You" | 如果没有你 | Here to Heart OST | |
| 2018 | "If There is Downcast" | 如果那里不快乐 | If Paris Downcast OST | |
| 2018 | "Be with you" | — | If Paris Downcast OST | with Ya Zheng |

## Awards and nominations

| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Results |
| 2009 | Sohu Internet TV Festival | Most Popular Actor | Meteor Shower | Won |
| 2009 | Sohu Internet TV Festival | Top Ten Classic Characters | Meteor Shower | Won |
| 2010 | 4th Tencent Star Awards | Most Promising TV Actor | Meteor Shower | Won |
| 2010 | Sina Internet TV Festival | Most Promising TV Artist | Meteor Shower | Won |
| 2010 | 10th Top Chinese Music Awards | Best Crossover Male Artist | — | Won |
| 2010 | Sohu Internet TV Festival | Best Couple (with Zheng Shuang) | Meteor Shower II | Won |
| 2010 | Sohu Internet TV Festival | Best New Male Artist | Meteor Shower II | Won |
| 2011 | Grand Ceremony of Movie & TV New Forces | Most Popular Actor | — | Won |
| 2011 | Sohu TV Drama Awards | Ratings Contribution Award | Fall in Love | Won |
| 2012 | 1st Asian Idol Awards | Most Marketable Actor | The Queen of SOP | Won |
| 2013 | 19th Shanghai Television Festival | Most Popular Actor | Heroes in Sui and Tang Dynasties | Won |
| 2013 | 2nd Asian Idol Awards | Most Popular Actor | The Queen of SOP 2 | Won |
| 2013 | 2nd Asian Idol Awards | Most Popular Couple (with Zheng Shuang) | The Queen of SOP 2 | Won |
| 2014 | Sohu Fashion Awards | Television Actor of the Year | — | Won |
| 2014 | Star Moon Award Ceremony | Most Popular Television Actor | Boss & Me | Won |
| 2015 | Weibo Award Ceremony | Popularity Award | Boss & Me | Won |
| 2015 | 10th Seoul International Drama Awards | Asian Star Award | Boss & Me | Won |
| 2015 | Asian Influence Awards Oriental Ceremony | Most Popular Actor (Mainland China) | The Four | Won |
| 2016 | Sina Weibo Fan Festival | Person of the Year | — | Won |
| 2016 | Cosmo Beauty Award Ceremony | Beautiful Idol Award | — | Won |
| 2016 | iQiyi All-Star Carnival | Most Popular Television Actor | — | Won |
| 2017 | Asian Influence Awards Ceremony | Most Capable Actor | — | Won |
| 2017 | 11th Tencent Video Star Awards | Breakthrough Film Actor | Wolf Warriors 2 | Won |
| 2017 | 1st Marianas International Film Festival | Best Supporting Actor | Wolf Warriors 2 | Won |
| 2018 | 34th Hundred Flowers Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Wolf Warriors 2 | Nominated |
| 2018 | 23rd Asian Television Awards | Best Actor | Here to Heart | Nominated |
| 2018 | 10th China TV Drama Awards | Breakthrough Television Actor | — | Won |